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Y859 XAE

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,886 mi
Last recorded104,886 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 XAE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 104,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 104,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door trim outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door trim outer (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,593 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 96,201 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 96,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 92,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 92,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,700 miles

E/M light on

Fail 25 Jul 2013 86,700 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

E/M light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,824 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2012 76,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp illuminated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,128 miles

Cut to offside front sidewall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Small cut to nearside front inner sidewall

Fail 24 Jul 2009 57,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Cut to offside front sidewall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Small cut to nearside front inner sidewall

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,279 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 50,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 36,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 29,743 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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Y859 XAE is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y859 XAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y859 XAE registered?

Y859 XAE is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y859 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y859 XAE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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